Santa Rita High School

3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 333 students in grades 8-12, Santa Rita High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Rita High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Santa Rita High School's student population of 333 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
333 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Rita High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Rita High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1438 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Rita High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Rita High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Rita High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Rita High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Santa Rita High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
50%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Rita High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Rita High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Santa Rita High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Rita High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Rita High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Santa Rita High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Rita High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Rita High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Rita High School's ranking?
Santa Rita High School is ranked #1438 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Santa Rita High School often compared to?
Santa Rita High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doolen Middle School, Palo Verde High Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Rita High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Rita High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Santa Rita High School?
333 students attend Santa Rita High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Santa Rita High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Rita High School?
Santa Rita High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Rita High School offer ?
Santa Rita High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Santa Rita High School part of?
Santa Rita High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Rita High School located?
Santa Rita High School is located in the Groves Lincoln Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Groves Lincoln Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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